Even bacteria get infected with viruses! The 2018-2019 Science Olympiad Protein Modeling event explores one way bacteria combat viral infections. Using CRISPR (clustered regularly interspersed palindromic repeats) and Cas proteins, bacteria recognize viral DNA and chop it into pieces. Viruses counterattack using AntiCRISPR. This season’s protein modeling event examines the structures of CRISPR and AntiCRISPR – the war on bugs!

Order Pre-Build and Practice Kits by May 15, 2019 and save 15%!

We sell Pre-Build Kits for your convenience. Materials in the kit can be reused for each event this season. The 2018-2019 Pre-Build Kit is based on residues 1-85 of chain B of 5vw1.pdb. Visit the MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling's (CBM) website for
a variety of resources to help you hone your protein structure and
modeling skills, including the Pre-Build Kit's visualization
environment. Practice Kits simulate the competition environment and are modeled after the 2015-2016 Regional On-Site Competition. A 3D-printed plaster version of the Practice Kit Model is also available for purchase. Practice Kit story, sample exams and online competition environment are among the materials you will find on the CBM's website.

Tournament directors and event supervisors, please contact 3DMD
or call 414-774-6562 to order Invitational On-Site Kits and Judging Models. The MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling provides Regional and State Kits, Exams and Judging Materials free of charge. CLICK HERE to order materials. Tournament directors and event supervisors should visit the CBM's website for information about hosting your protein modeling event.

Visit the MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling's (CBM) website for a variety of resources to help you hone your protein structure and
modeling skills, including the Pre-Build Kit's online competition
environment, as well as the Practice Kit story, sample exams and online competition environment.

The MSOE Center for BioMolecular Modeling provides Regional and State Kits, Exams and Judging Materials free of charge. Tournament directors and event supervisors should visit the CBM's website for information.

The best preparation for understanding protein structure and function is 3D Molecular Designs' Amino Acid Starter Kit.
In the kit's second protein-folding activity, students learn about secondary
structure by folding an alpha helix and beta sheet to form a zinc
finger.